Pleasanton Weekly

Landmark associates helping professional organizations

Volunteer efforts also promote mortgage group's services

by Jeb Bing

A number of top advisors for Pleasanton-based Landmark Mortgage Group are now also serving in key roles at local real estate organizations.

Rick Benitez, mortgage advisor and managing partner, has been elected Affiliate Director for the Bay East Association of Realtors. Realtor Otto Catrina, past president of Bay East, said Benitez was chosen for his "professionalism and commitment to supporting the growth and success of the Realtor community."

At the same time, Landmark mortgage advisor and branch manager Linda LoGrasso is serving as the Education and Program chairwoman for the Delta chapter of Women's Council of Realtors.

Landmark mortgage advisor Russ Barto is starting his third year with the Women's Council of Realtors' Tri-Cities chapter as a board member. For 2012, Barto will be in charge of budget and finance.

Mortgage advisors Corinne Andrews and Laurie Christeson of Landmark Mortgage Group were elected to the Real Estate Alliance of Livermore board of directors. Andrews will serve as media communications officer and Christeson as tour coordinator.

Also, mortgage advisor Todd Utikal has been named the public relations officer with the Rotary Club of Pleasanton.

Landmark has offices in Pleasanton, Livermore, Capitola and Brentwood.